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In the four most bloody and courageous days of our nation's history, two armies fought for two conflicting dreams. One dreamed of freedom, the other of a way of life. Far more than rifles and bullets were carried into battle. There were memories. There were promises. There was love. Far more than men fell on those Pennsylvania fields. Bright futures, untested innocence, and pristine beauty were also the casualties of war. Michael Shaara's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece is unique, sweeping, unforgettable -- the dramatic story of the battleground for America's destiny. The edition from Ballantine Books ( published by Random House) has maps provided by Don Pitcher, "To the Reader," a foreword, and an afterword by the author, as well as an excerpt from THE LAST FULL MEASURE by Jeff Shaara. Using superlatives such as "absorbing," "compelling," and "remarkable," many literary critics and other writers regard THE KILLER ANGELS as the best Civil War novel ever written - not only for its expert narration but also for its insight into what the war was about and what it meant. Why not see for yourself?
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Customers find the book an excellent historical read about the Civil War. They describe the narrative as compelling and engaging, putting them in the days of the battle. Readers praise it as an outstanding work of literature that stays engaging throughout.

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Customers find the book's narrative engaging, with a compelling story told from the perspectives of key players. They describe it as an excellent historical novel that recreates the battle of Gettysburg with great detail and drama.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive book describing the battle of Gettysburg.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2024
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    One of my favorite books ! This last copy I bought was for my son who is going to Gettysburg this fall.
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  • Tony G
    5.0 out of 5 stars It all comes to life
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    So well written. The author creates such vivid images of the characters and the settings in your mind. You KNOW the characters, you SEE the landscapes, you feel the EMOTIONS of the hearts.
    A wonderful novel.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars As I expected
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  • Tim Brown
    5.0 out of 5 stars All Roads lead to Gettysburg
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    I read this book years ago and at that time I thought it was a good novel. Since then, I have read and researched the battle of Gettysburg in depth and upon reading this book a second time I found it more interesting and entertaining. The writing is superb, and it flows very smoothly in the telling of the true historical aspects of the battle. The historical facts I do not dispute. However, the author spent too much time on character development and not enough detail about the actual battle itself. Yes, he covers the attack into the wheatfield, peach orchard, devils’ den, and little round top and of course, Pickett’s charge. Although the author states up front that he condensed some of the events, he could have spent a few pages on the battle at Culps hill – an extremely critical fight at an extremely critical point in the overall campaign. More on character development. In the forward section of the book, the author devotes a paragraph or a page to each character. Yet of the twenty-three chapters, Lawrence Chamberlain has seven chapters devoted to his character/thoughts and actions, Longstreet has six, Lee has four, Buford has three; and Fremantle (British officer/observer) and “Lo” Armistead have one chapter each. Although the above characters except Fremantle played key roles in the battle, the author does not devote any chapters to Generals Meade, Hancock, or Stuart. Meade and Handcock played very key roles in the Gettysburg campaign. Gen. Stuart barely receives a paragraph scattered throughout the book and he of all the people needed further exploration regarding his absence at key times during the march and the campaign itself. If you are looking for a good starting place to learn about the entire Civil War or just the Gettysburg battle, I would suggest Shelby Foote’s Civil War Trilogy – a historical narrative of Civil War Volume II. He devotes time and detail into this monumental battle. Or other books about the Gettysburg campaign. There are so many books to choose from. There is information about Gettysburg done by the American Battlefield Trust found on You Tube. I am not saying do not read Killer Angels. It is an entertaining novel, but it is not a good primer for the reader new to the Civil War or the battle of Gettysburg. So, I would suggest exploring this topic on Amazon and finding books that might interest you in this battle. Then read Killer Angels for its entertainment value.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Quite possibly the best book I have ever read.
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    To date, Killer Angels, a historical fiction book, has been my favorite book that I have read.
    It is the book that draws you in. In the thoughts and feelings of the gray and blue officers engaged in combat at Gettysburg in 1863 It truly is incredible.
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  • WCL
    5.0 out of 5 stars It really did change my life.
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    Years ago, I (basically) knew nothing about the US Civil War, didn't care about the Civil War, and had no desire to know anything about the Civil War. Long story but my husband was teaching a military strategy course and asked me to read it to him aloud on a long road trip as a review for him. I agreed. By about page 50, I was totally engrossed and by the end, it had kindled a real "sense" of it. Now, I'm still fairly ignorant but I am interested! I keep learning. I went on to the prequels/sequel written by Michael Shaara's son, Jeff. Um, Jeff did not inherit his father's gift for writing. He tries to imitate his father's style and he gets you through the material. They're worth reading; just don't expect the same level of writing. [And if you didn't know, this is the book that the movie "Gettysburg" is based on.]
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Dramatization of History I have Ever Read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2013
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    This is the best dramatization of history I have ever read. I read it when it was first published in the 70's. I bought this copy to give to a friend who expressed interest in Gettysburg, the 150th Anniversary of which occurred beginning July 1, 2013. This book relies on letters and memoirs written by the people who took part to make a fluid, conversational account of the events. The 1993 movie Gettysburg is very true to the book and both recreate the scene vividly. Whichever is the medium by which you wish to learn about the biggest battle ever on American soil, and the battle in which America sustained more casualties than any combination of large battles anywhere in our history, these are the sources to fascinate and learn from. This battle really did decide the fate of our nation and whether, as Lincoln said in his Address 5 months later, this nation could endure. Had Lee won, we very well may have had two countries on our part of North America, rather than our United States as we have it. I went there in July for the anniversary; I dressed in period as a sign of respect for the sacrifices made by both sides to be true to their beliefs..
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Gppd book,
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023
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    Had this book, read it and lent it to someone but forgot who. Some books are well worth a re read.
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